Procedure for diagnosing pathologies in heritage buildings through the integration of VANT-BIM technologies

Abstract

Heritage buildings reflect construction techniques and styles specific to their time, which are often difficult to reproduce today. Their preservation is of utmost importance for safeguarding collective memory and cultural identity. Conducting a diagnostic assessment to detect potential pathologies is a crucial process for ensuring their sustainability. The objective of the present research was to develop a working framework for the diagnosis of heritage buildings through BIM geometric models generated using UAV technology, aimed at optimizing the techniques currently used for this process. The importance and numerous advantages of drones were also highlighted, along with their most common applications and features. The main outcome was the application of the proposed framework to the case study “Glorieta Parque de las Flores,” demonstrating its effectiveness in optimizing diagnostic processes compared to traditional methods.